3. Academy Team Claire Barrett SEITH Shauna Murray BTHS Terra
Frei A & C Angela Edde FRESHMAN 4. How It Works
ALL INCOMING FRESHMAN automatically enter the Freshman
Academy
Option to join a themed team or traditional team
In FRESHMAN CORNERSTONE students learn about the Academies and
explore personal interests & aspirations
When registering for the SOPHOMORE year, students select an
ACADEMY and a MAJOR
Arts and Communication
Business, Technology and Human Services
Science, Engineering, Industrial Tech and Health
5. 6.
Formation of Majors/Minors
12 credit Major
6 credit Minor
Block Scheduling
A/B Block with 64 possible credits
Credit Breakdown
Core classes = 32
50 Required for graduation
Goal Continuum
Student Choice
Equitable and Inclusive SLCs 7. Majors/Minors
Key Players
Academy Leads, Teachers, Administrators, Related Business and
Community members)
All Majors equally rigorous
equal credits
Take into account
ELL classes, Special Ed. Study Center, Athletics, Religious
Release, Off Campus classes
8. Block Scheduling
64possible with the block
- 32 core required
32
-12electives for a major
20 credits
may be used for additional majors and/or minors, off-site
classes, release time, or any other electives
The additional classes allowed throughblock schedulingsupport
and promote students earning majors and minors in their academies
Currently: 50 credits to graduate A / B Block 9. Majors/Minors
Every Maverick should strive to achieve the highest level possible.
Goal Continuum 10. Student Choice
FRESHMAN CORNERSTONE CLASS
Orientation to TEAMS and ACADEMIES
Careers and decision making
Career Information Systems (CIS)
Academies / Majors / Minors
Major Checklist & High School Plan
Career Center tour
Transcript Review with Freshman Counselor
11. Evaluate
Where is your school in terms of EQUITY?
What are your special populations?
Can ANY student belong to ANYacademy?
Can ANY student SUCCEED in ANY academy?
What are areas that need improvement?
12. Evaluate
Where would you like your school in terms of EQUITY?
Dreams
Realistic Goals
Action Plan List the STEPS and Key players to accomplish your
goal
